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E4 SCN

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,974 mi
Last recorded56,974 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 SCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 56,974 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 56,974 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 56,932 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 56,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 56,890 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 56,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 56,556 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 55,665 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 54,936 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,689 miles

body kit fitted obscuring some inspection

Fail 24 Jul 2018 54,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

body kit fitted obscuring some inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,830 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 52,284 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 49,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 47,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 45,580 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,817 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,420 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake& fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,186 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,954 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,353 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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E4 SCN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E4 SCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E4 SCN registered?

E4 SCN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is E4 SCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 SCN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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